Nathan and Nichelle gave their first-born son a name and a blessing during sacrament meeting at the Kleinman Park Ward yesterday afternoon. Oscar's father, grandfather, uncles, great uncle, and a cousin circled around him as his father used his priesthood authority to name him and then gave him a blessing for his earthly life. It was a special occasion and one filled with memories.
34 years earlier, Glen and I also blessed and named our first born son on July 4th. The year was 1976, our great nation's bicentennial birthday. It was a very special day as have been all the baby blessings in our family. When Nathan was a new missionary in Brazil, his brother David was to bless his 2nd daughter, Sadie. We were missing having Elder Jensen with us, but in his next e-mail home he shared with us a tender mercy. He had been asked to bless a little girl in Brazil on the same Sunday, thus sharing this special experience with his brother.
Oscar looked so sweet in his new outfit. His grandpa told me that not only did he not cry during his blessing but that he smiled three times!
Elma June Baker Jensen, Glen Jay Jensen, June Smith Bakerand Melissa Fitzgerald Smith holding Eric Jordan Jensen
July 4, 1976
Later in the evening most of the family met back at our home for "Grandpa's Amazing Light Show" and Nate's not so legal fireworks plus some delicious homemade vanilla ice cream with brownies and toppings. It was grand kid nirvana!
Eric's Photo of Toby
This morning, Glen, Raymond, and Henry decided to set some balloons free in honor of the many freedoms that we enjoy.
As they let them go,
Grandpa told the boys that they were going all the way to the moon!
2 comments:
what a great way to celebrate the 4th of july! we loved our holiday and special day spent with you guys. i love those pictures of eric's blessing! why do i always want your clothes in those old pictures?
That dress has been on a couple of pioneer treks but I still have it if you want it!
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